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Mercier, Philip, 1689?-1760

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  • Two ladies, seated, with a child between them, being entertained by a magician who performs tricks with cups and balls. Etching by R. Rhodon after P. Mercier, 1882.
  • A man puts his hand into his purse to pay for the services of a young woman, as another hands her a pair of earrings. Mezzotint by J. Faber after P. Mercier.
  • John Philips, aged 117. Mezzotint by J. Faber after P. Mercier.
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Catalogue

    • Pictures

    Frederick Prince of Wales. Grisaille after P. Mercier, 1734.

    Mercier, Philip, 1689?-1760. | Date: [between 1800 and 1899?] | Reference: 2199808i
    • Pictures

    An episode in 'The recruiting officer' by George Farquhar: Captain Plume offers to buy chickens from Rose's poultry basket. Mezzotint by J. Faber after P. Mercier after G. Farquhar.

    Mercier, Philip, 1689?-1760. | Date: 1739 | Reference: 2853333i
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    An old woman in black dress, holding spectacles in one hand and her walking stick in the other, behind her ruins and a dying tree; representing old age. Etching by Ravenet after P. Mercier.

    Mercier, Philip, 1689?-1760. | Reference: 38951i
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    A young woman making her toilet, decorating herself with a flower garland, on the dressing table are a mirror, a fan and an image of a gentleman; representing youth. Etching by Ravenet after P. Mercier.

    Mercier, Philip, 1689?-1760. | Reference: 38949i
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    John Philips, aged 117. Mezzotint by J. Faber after P. Mercier.

    Mercier, Philip, 1689?-1760. | Reference: 1756i
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